BUSINESS BRIEFS ANNOUNCEMENTS Liz Murray will serve as the keynote speaker at Community Assistance Center’s Legacy Luncheon April 22 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. She is a best-selling author and motivational speaker who was living on the streets at age 15 and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University. cac-mctx.org 2020 is New Danville’s 15th anniversary of serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To honor this major achievement, the organization is rebranding its annual Spring Luncheon from Tea on the Lawn” to “New Danville’s Spring Thing.” The 2020 event is set for April 24 at 10:30 a.m. at The Woodlands Resort. newdanville.org Pregnancy Assistance Center North (PACN) will host its annual Spring Gala April 3 from 6-9 p.m. at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. This year, PACN proudly announces fellow truth-teller and former U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy as the keynote speaker. We hope you will join us. Meals on Wheels of Montgomery County’s 2nd Annual Cigars under the Stars “Shanghai Nights” will be at Blend Bar Friday, April 17 at 7pm. Enjoy a night of music, specialty drinks, and food bites as you contribute to Homebound Seniors. Pictured are Linda Nelson, Chef John and Debra Staley at last year’s event. mowmc.org/cigars-under-the-stars
What happens if you die without a will? Did you know the likelihood is very strong that all your assets will be tied up in probate and a cost to surviving members of your estate? Learn how to avoid probate and protect your loved ones, including minor children or students away at college in Weygandt Law’s Monthly Wine & Wills + Chocolate events. weygandtlaw.com Submit your content to woodlandschamber.org/business-brief
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Learn to lose fat and maintain YOUR LEAN LIFE! If you want to improve your body in 2020, make sure you have all the tools to get you progressing in the right direction. I customize your macronutrients and provide the accountability and support to keep you moving toward your goals. Email YourLeanLife@yahoo.com, visit YourLeanLife.com or call 832-289-0489. Need a space for your weekly or monthly meetings? Office Evolution The Woodlands hosts groups that need a medium-sized room with a kitchen. Food may be brought in or there are a variety of restaurants in the Marcel Center. Come by and visit with Phil Anderson or send him an email at Phil.Anderson@ OfficeEvolution.com.
Gov. Abbott has appointed Nelda Blair to the Public Safety Commission for terms set to expire Jan. 1, 2026. The commission oversees the Texas Department of Public Safety, which enforces laws protecting the public safety and provides for the prevention and detection of crime.
The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership (EDP) recently hired Mariana AlmanzaCook as the director of Business Retention and Expansion. She is responsible for maintaining existing relationships with businesses in the community, as well as assisting them with their employee recruitment and development, expansion of space as needed, and providing demographic/labor market profiles when appropriate. Better Bookkeepers, Inc. announced the promotion of Cindy Polio to Senior Bookkeeper. “BBK is setting our sites on the next phase of growth, and Cindy brings enthusiasm to the team’s vision,” Randie Morton, President of Better Bookkeepers, Inc., said“ Inspiration Ranch announced Barbara Ward, Ph.D., will return as an equine-assisted therapeutic riding instructor and equine specialist. Ward will be a parttime instructor for the ranch’s therapeutic riding program and equine specialist for its mental health program. Ward is one of nine employees added to the Inspiration Ranch staff since its relocation to a 40-acre property in Magnolia.
NEW TO TEAM/PROMOTIONS Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital welcomes Dr. Fernando Silva as the newest member of its comprehensive neurosciences team. Silva is an established neurosurgeon and spine surgery expert with more than 20 years of experience and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He is currently seeing patients at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Medical Office Building 1, Suite 650. For appointments, call 936.270.3905. MHW Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce Jeff Williams as their 2019 Broker of the Year. Williams came to MHW in 2016 with a clear vision and has excelled amidst the sweeping changes in the industry. Charitable work has been a focus for Williams over the years. Service to others is one of William’s passions.
Briggs & Veselka Co., a leading audit, tax, and consulting services firm, announced that Claudio Diaz has joined the firm as its first Chief People Officer. Diaz will oversee the cultural refreshment, leadership development, HR operations, and workplace planning of one of the fastest growing CPA firms in Texas.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Entergy and Congressman Brady partner with Children’s Books on Wheels (CBOW) annually to assist Montgomery County residents with an annual income of less than $56,000 with FREE TAX HELP! CBOW will be at multiple sites throughout the county until April 15. Refer to the Facebook page or ChildrensBooksonWheels.org for specific information.
